@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialA New Castle County resident is calling for a ban on automatic license-plate readers, citing urgent privacy concerns and demanding enforceable policies before their expansion.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialCouncilwoman Doran is pushing for a public workshop to dive into the controversial Axon and Flock camera contracts, sparking a vital conversation about transparency and privacy in our community.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County faces a staggering $13.7 million in salary and benefit overruns, prompting urgent discussions on budget reserves and future financial stability.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialCouncilors in New Castle County are pushing back against state changes to marijuana regulations, citing unfunded mandates and a desire to protect local zoning decisions.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County is gearing up to boost public safety with a proposal for more speed-monitoring cameras—could this change the way we drive?
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County has just taken a bold step to ensure large developments won’t outpace our electrical capacity, but not everyone agrees on the impact!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County Council has just approved a staggering $13.72 million transfer to cover unexpected payroll and healthcare costs for FY2026, igniting a debate on budget forecasting!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County Council's recent vote against aligning marijuana zoning rules with state law sparks heated debate over local control and state mandates.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County Council has taken a bold step, approving $13.72 million from reserve funds to cover unexpected payroll and benefit costs for FY2026, but concerns over budget forecasting linger.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County Council just made significant moves that could reshape our community, from approving a major development plan to a heated debate on marijuana zoning!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County Council just passed a new ordinance to ensure large energy users certify their electrical capacity, igniting a heated debate about land use and energy planning.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialResidents are demanding answers about the county's surveillance practices, raising urgent questions about privacy and accountability regarding license-plate readers and camera systems.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County is facing a staggering $14.55 million shortfall due to rising salaries, overtime, and healthcare costs that could impact future budgets!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialClaymont makes history as Delaware's first unincorporated area to be designated a Downtown Development District, unlocking potential cost reimbursements for transformative projects!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialCouncilman Carter's push for a new ordinance aims to ensure that large developments, especially data centers, have the necessary electric capacity before moving forward, aligning local decisions with state regulations.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialA $7 million budget shortfall is forcing New Castle County's public works to make drastic cuts that could compromise safety and inflate future repair costs.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialPublic Works is facing a $7 million budget shortfall that could compromise maintenance and put additional strain on already stretched crews.
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialCouncilman Carter is pushing for a groundbreaking ordinance that would require certification of electric capacity for major developments, ensuring our land-use and energy planning are in sync!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County Council just passed a major overhaul of its development code to spur redevelopment of underused properties while ensuring community involvement on brownfield projects!
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@citizenptnewsde.bsky.socialNew Castle County just approved a $160,000 grant to boost police mental health support by funding a clinician through ChristianaCare!
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